Veteran News & Events

Brief interventions for substance use with Professor Steve Allsop
We were thrilled to welcome Professor Steve Allsop, Psychologist and international expert in alcohol and other drug policy, prevention and treatment research and practice and professional development, who presented at our National Community of Practice (COP) session on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Complex mental health & polypharmacy prescribing
Dr. Richard Magtengaard and Dr. Michael Mumford held a webinar about managing complex mental health conditions and polypharmacy prescribing for veterans.

Provocatus calls for ethical standards in medicinal cannabis practices for Veterans
Provocatus responds to recent reports of veterans being targeted by companies advertising ‘free’ DVA-funded medicinal cannabis, often supplying THC products to vulnerable individuals with histories of addiction or mental health conditions without appropriate oversight. As a veteran-owned company, Provocatus stands for ethical, responsible care that connects veterans to trusted, locally supported healthcare providers.

DVA Billing for GPs: Dr Kerry Summerscales & Dr Michael Mumford feature in October’s Community of Practice Meet up
DVA Billing for GPs: Provocatus is excited to announce our our next community of practice meet up on Wednesday the 23rd of October at 7pm AEST will feature Dr Kerry Summerscales, a renowned Specialist GP with over 30+ years of experience in the Australian Army and medical settings.


Provocatus panelists at 2024 pharma conference
Speaking alongside an incredible line up of panelists, including policy makers, government representatives, healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and industry participants, Dr Michael Mumford MBBS FRACGP spoke at a leading pharmaceutical expo in Melbourne…